Blues Birthday: Louis Armstrong 4th August 1901
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed “Satchmo”, “Satch”, and “Pops”, was an American trumpeter and vocalist who is among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and different eras in the history of jazz. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Armstrong was born and raised in New Orleans. Coming to prominence […]
Chantel McGregor Releases “The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2”
Critically acclaimed Blues-rock guitarist Chantel McGregor is releasing 2 new albums titled “The Shed Sessions Volume 1 & 2.” The first volume (acoustic) has been available for a few weeks and the second volume (electric) is out today, August 2nd.
‘I’ll Play the Blues for You’ – new “Kings” video from Bernie Marsden
Watch the video and from the very first, you’ll hear Bernie’s effortlessly cool and expressive guitar skills, and vocals, perfectly matched to the aptly-named track, ‘I’ll Play the Blues for You.’ And play the Blues, he surely does!
Dani Wilde – Don’t Fish In My Sea – new single out now
The third single release from Dani Wilde on the Vizztone Label Group is out now. “Don’t Fish In My Sea” is the follow-up to “Wilde Women Don’t Have The Blues” and “Masters Of War”
New album from Daniel De Vita – Lost in Translation
RIP Dusty Hill, ZZ Top Bassist
The Music World Mourns the Passing of ZZ Top Bass Player Dusty Hill – Words and Photos by Adam Kennedy Today the music world mourns the sad loss of ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill. The group confirmed the passing of their bandmate last night (28th July, 2021) via a social media posting that stated: […]
CELEBRATION OF UK BLUES – SEPTEMBER 2021 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets for the UKBlues Federation’s Celebration of UK Blues which will take place on Saturday 18th September 2021 at the Standard Triumph Club, Herald Ave, Coventry CV5 6UB are now on sale.
Blues Birthdays: Mike Bloomfield July 28th 1943
Michael Bernard Bloomfield (July 28, 1943 – February 15, 1981) was an American guitarist and composer, born in Chicago, Illinois, who became one of the first popular music superstars of the 1960s to earn his reputation almost entirely on his instrumental prowess, as he rarely sang before 1969. Respected for his guitar playing, Bloomfield knew […]
American Masters — Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away
American Masters—Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase the Blues Away captures the story of George “Buddy” Guy, who transcended his early years as a sharecropper in Lettsworth, Louisiana in the 1940s to become one of the most influential guitarists of all time. After moving to the Midwest in the 1950s, Guy quickly rose to prominence as […]
Jo Harman Releases 10 Year Anniversary Album and Shares Video
Jo Harman is to release 10 Year Anniversary edition of ‘Jo Harman And Company, Live At Hideaway 1st August, 2021. The album will also be available on vinyl for the first time. 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of the release of “Live At Hideaway” by Jo Harman and Company, the now long sold-out/discontinued first release […]